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Handshake alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded Handshake alternative is Wellfound (2.6 GPA). It's also the best free one.
Handshake compared with 5 alternatives: Wellfound, Indeed, Monster, Betterteam and Yello.
Handshake has a free plan. Paid plans start at $450 per month. 2 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
Price against what you get
Handshake starts at $450 a month and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 2 of the 2 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Wellfound and Betterteam.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Handshake
Wellfound
Startup job board with AI sourcing and recruiter service
- Wellfound starts at $135 per seat / month for Reach Starter; job posts are free.
- Wellfound also covers AI agents.
- Wellfound does not cover reports, which Handshake does.
Suits: Startups that want to post jobs without paying
Indeed
Job search site with free and sponsored job posts for employers
- Indeed does not cover reports, which Handshake does.
Suits: Employers who want to reach candidates on a large job search site
Monster
Job promotion and resume search on Monster and CareerBuilder
- Monster starts at $8 per day, pay as you go.
- Monster has no free plan, unlike Handshake.
- Monster does not cover reports, which Handshake does.
Suits: Employers who want to pay only when candidates click a job
Betterteam
Job posting to many boards, priced by active jobs
- Betterteam starts at $39 per month for 1 active job.
- Betterteam has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Handshake.
- Betterteam does not cover reports, which Handshake does.
Suits: Small businesses filling a few roles at once
Yello
Campus recruiting platform with an AI scheduling agent
- Yello has no free plan, unlike Handshake.
- Yello also covers auto-scheduling and workflow automation.
- Yello does not cover job board posting, which Handshake does.
Suits: Enterprises with a regular campus or early-talent hiring program
Limits worth knowing in Handshake
- Basic allows only 10 candidate messages a month.
- Pro's page does not say whether $450 a month is billed monthly or annually.
- ATS and XML integrations, school search and premium support are Enterprise-only.
- Promoted jobs are an extra cost on Basic and Pro, starting at $34 a day.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Handshake?
The alternatives to Handshake in this directory are Wellfound, Indeed, Monster, Betterteam and Yello. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Handshake.
Is there a free alternative to Handshake?
Yes. Wellfound and Indeed have a free plan alongside paid ones.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Nov 12, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.